
Up from 0 to 27 in his last 5 games — hotter than 55% of forwards, against an average forward at 27.
Now 27 · +27 over these 13 games
2 points in 5 games — 1.7× his usual pace, and 0.8× what an average forward scores in 5 games.
| LAST 5 GAMES | HIM | HIS USUAL · PER 5 GAMES | AVERAGE FORWARD | VERDICT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 0.0 | 1.1 | — |
| Assists | 2 | 1.2 | 1.5 | ▲ 1.7× his usual |
| Points | 2 | 1.2 | 2.5 | ▲ 1.7× his usual |
| Shots | 5 | 3 | 8 | ▲ 1.6× his usual |
| Shooting % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 13.6% | — |
| Plus/minus | +2 | −0.8 | −0.2 | +3 vs his usual |
| Ice time a game | 12:20 | 10:45 | 14:51 | ≈ 1.1× his usual |
| DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT | G | A | POINTS | SOG | +/- | TOI | HEAT AFTER |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29 | @ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13:29 | 27 |
| Oct 27 | @ | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 13:11 | 28 |
| Oct 25 | @ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1 | 13:15 | 15 |
| Oct 23 | @ | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 11:32 | 0 |
| Oct 20 | vs | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 10:15 | 0 |
The bar runs from zero to the league's best forward; the white tick is the average forward.
No category in the top quarter yet. Below the middle: power-play points (0th), goals (0th).
On pace for 19 points over 82 games, against his best season so far: 38 in 2022–23.
| SEASON | TEAM | GP | G | A | PTS | POINTS PER GAME | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 · now | 13 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.23 | −2 | |
| 2025–26 | 37 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 0.41 | −2 | |
| 2024–25 | 57 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 0.39 | −29 | |
| 2023–24 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | +2 | |
| 2022–23 · best | 58 | 14 | 24 | 38 | 0.66 | −2 | |
| 2021–22 | 70 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 0.37 | −18 | |
| 2020–21 | 18 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 0.56 | −3 | |
| 2019–20 | 64 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 0.36 | −1 |
Kirby Dach is a towering 6'4" center who uses his significant frame for puck protection and distribution more than pure scoring, with career assists outnumbering his goals by nearly two-to-one. Averaging under 13 minutes of ice time, he currently profiles as a middle-six facilitator who leverages his size to make plays, rather than a primary offensive engine or a true iron-minutes shutdown force.
Kirby Dach is navigating a distinct cold spell, as his recent form shows a significant dip in offensive output and efficiency. Over the last five games, his production has fallen by 35% compared to his season average, accompanied by a sharp decline in shooting success and nearly three fewer minutes of ice time per night, signaling a reduced role and struggle to contribute offensively despite being fully rested. This trend appears meaningful, reflecting a player currently trying to find his game.